Calvin K. Ip, PT, DPT

Calvin K. Ip, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

5.0 
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Occupational/Physical Therapy

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Professional Education:
PT, DPT, Southwest Baptist University - 2019

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Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

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5.0
5.0 

327 Ratings

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Calvin is a great therapist and is helping me to feel better.

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August 21, 2023

5.0

Good for therapy!!

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August 21, 2023

5.0

Calvin is very professional. He helped me to feel better immediately. He understood how I was feeling. He didn’t judge me for quitting my exercise routine during the pandemic and never returning. He listened to my complaints and I am very happy with him as my therapist.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

He was very thorough, set up some goals for me, always with my pain level in mind.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

His work is unique since I recommend his talent, working with what he likes, he knew how to help me with my problem and was very respectful.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

The reasoning for my score was based on the treatment, the open ended questions we had back and fort on how on what we were going to work on first. The analysis of my examination with Calvin was very detailed and he explained everything as he worked with me. After our session Calvin explained if he was not available there were other physical therapist who could see me as well.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

I’ve had pain and numbness for over a year and have been back and forth between doctors and physical therapy before coming to Calvin. He was quick to find the problem, offer solutions, and set a realistic timeline for care.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable.

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July 13, 2023

5.0

Calvin cuts to the chase. My original diagnosis was a right inflamed glute. He massaged it. Then instructed a series of moves. Led exercises. Built upon the therapy of his colleague. Handed me my work, all of which we did during the session. Today’s session logically extended the therapy. All explained in detail and outcome expected.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

He knows his stuff and is great explaining why he’s doing everything.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Thorough and personable. Explains in detail each exercise and the rational and expectations.

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July 06, 2023

5.0

I feel he understands my challenges, has explained everything and answers all my questions. I feel confident in his abilities and he has helped me feel better!!!

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July 02, 2023

5.0

Experienced knows what he is doing and very helpful with teaching the importance of continuing home excersizes very thank ful for his therapy and guidance.

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June 28, 2023

5.0

I feel better after working with him

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Very professional, knows the limitations of the person and works around and still try to get desired affects

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June 14, 2023

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and gets results

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Calvin has truly helped me to feel better. I am very grateful for all his support.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Same as above and he always explains what he is doing and why he is doing.makes me feel better to know what to expect

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May 09, 2023

5.0

He is a very good therapist, knows what he is doing. Explains as he proceeds with therapy and always insists that patient should follow the exercises that are given to them. Very engaging with the patient. I enjoy being there for my treatments

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May 03, 2023

5.0

He knows his stuff

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April 29, 2023

5.0

Calvin’s PT has had a profound effect on my recovery. His knowledge of the body and spine along with his approach to each PT session has been an unparalleled experience. He is the absolute best! I will recommend Calvin to others. Thank you!

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April 25, 2023

5.0

I've never had a more skilled or kinder PT! (I've worked with a few others before.)

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Fantastic provider

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Because I like his method of exercising.

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March 25, 2023

5.0

Highly skilled, good with people, encouraging and good at explaining his approaches to improving strength and balance. Very good listener as well and adjusts as needed.

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Because, in short time filling much better Thaks To Calvin

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Calvin listens to my concerns an provides an excellent program which helps my recovery from surgery.

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March 21, 2023

5.0

Again, Excellent Care

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March 17, 2023

5.0

Great progress with my injury, Dr Calvin is great.

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February 25, 2023

5.0

Confident and produces good results. Good communicator.

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February 23, 2023

5.0

Professional

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February 22, 2023

5.0

His very professional Thank you so much!!

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February 16, 2023

5.0

He’s professional, Smart, and Kind

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February 16, 2023

5.0

Once again, because he is a expert in his craft, and I would recommend him to anyone in fact, I have

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February 07, 2023

5.0

Calvin is spot on with his exercises. He provides you with techniques that you can perform at home that is easy to do.

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February 07, 2023

5.0

He operates in excellence, and he knows his business

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January 31, 2023

5.0

Calvin is informed, inquisitive and knowledgeable of my condition . He provides accurate summary of expectations for the therapy for me. He under promises and over delivers, which is always good practice.

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January 30, 2023

5.0

Calvin is knowledgeable in his field and cares about his patients spinal care

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December 18, 2022

5.0

He's the best!

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December 10, 2022

5.0

he is very good this one focuses on your recovery.

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December 05, 2022

5.0

Calvin has helped me to become mobile and independent of assistance from others in my day-to-day activities.

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December 03, 2022

5.0

Calvin is great at his craft

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December 01, 2022

5.0

He is very professional. Takes the time to explain ergonomically what is causing my issues. He provides immediate relief to pain through different techniques and then provides a support plan for "maintenance" between appointments. He suggests different approaches to address the issues.

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November 28, 2022

5.0

Good job

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November 28, 2022

5.0

Kind, knowledgeable, caring with great advice once I left therapy.

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November 21, 2022

5.0

He is a superior therapist. He is communicative, knowledgeable, and observant diagnostician.

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November 16, 2022

5.0

Calvin put together the perfect program for me. He listened to my athletic history and based program and goals to help me get back to being very active.

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November 15, 2022

5.0

Varied activities. Let me know what he was trying to accomplish

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November 12, 2022

5.0

Very nice. On point. Very helpful. Very understanding. Very explainable.

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November 09, 2022

5.0

It's a good Guy make therapy

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November 08, 2022

5.0

Calvin in the best PT I’ve ever had. He listens to my goals, challenges me yet makes sure my body is progressing at a safe reasonable pace.

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November 08, 2022

5.0

He is compassionate, kind and knowledgeable. The best at his craft.

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November 08, 2022

5.0

He’s doing an excellent job working my issues

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November 08, 2022

5.0

See above. He also understands that even though I am 74, I want to stay as active as possible. He sets goals that consider my level of activity.

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October 28, 2022

5.0

Calvin is a good listener and constructs work out to suit your needs.

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October 28, 2022

5.0

Smart, kind, compassionate person. Listens and gives recommendations that you can do daily.

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October 22, 2022

5.0

He is constantly thinking about what can improve my strength and conditioning and adjusting his approach. He teaches me as we go through the exercises so I know what the point of each one is. He's friendly and encouraging.

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October 19, 2022

5.0

Kevin is well versed in his profession, and always prepared for session I have scheduled.

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October 18, 2022

3.0

Friendly and attentive but, in the end, his procedure did not help me

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October 18, 2022

5.0

Calvin is very caring and he truly listened to my concerns and is teaching me to be gentle when performing the exercises. Thank you!

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October 14, 2022

5.0

He's very good, he helpme

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October 07, 2022

5.0

Calvin K is a professional. He explains everything we’re going to do in detail and what the exercise goal.

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October 06, 2022

5.0

Calvin

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October 05, 2022

5.0

He's a standout performer. I've had other PTs in other environments and he's been the very best. He's an excellent exercise coach and interpersonal communicator. I trust what he asks of me.

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October 05, 2022

5.0

He is very good 👍

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October 02, 2022

5.0

He is great…works with me to try to solve my limitations.

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September 28, 2022

5.0

Results

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September 28, 2022

5.0

Professional and attentive

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September 25, 2022

5.0

He works me hard but it is working.

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September 20, 2022

5.0

I'm 73 years old. I been very athletic over my 73 years. As a result, I've seen more than my share of physical therapist: pulled or torn muscles, rotator cup injury, torn meniscus, bulging disc etc. etc. I never had a more professional, knowledgeable or competent physical therapist than Calvin. I would rate him in the top echelon of all the therapist I've ever see. I would recommend him to my immediate wife, even my mother, who she is a real skeptic.

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September 16, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable

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September 16, 2022

5.0

Calvin is professional, knowledgeable and cares about the best course of exercises to help his patients recover quickly and he encourages them as they recover.

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September 13, 2022

5.0

He works with me and listens to my issues.

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September 10, 2022

5.0

Calvin really helped me.

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September 05, 2022

5.0

Calvin is skillful, kind, and personable and has a remarkable gift with his healing hands.

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September 02, 2022

5.0

He is gentle yet manages to push me to improve.

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September 01, 2022

5.0

He takes great care of his patients. This is my second time coming back to him for my physical therapy needs. I feel he takes the time to fully understand the multiple triggers for the issue at hand and takes things step by step to set me and my body up for success.

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September 01, 2022

5.0

Calvin explains what we are working on and what results we are looking for.

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